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Ard Bia at Nimmo'svsLoam
Both Ard Bia at Nimmo's and Loam are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Ard Bia at Nimmo's is preferred by most writers compared to Loam. Ard Bia at Nimmo's has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 3 reviewers such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Ard Bia at Nimmo's
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Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
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Frommer's
Spanish Arch, Long Walk, Galway
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Fodor's "Good food and the friendly, enthusiastic staff make this bustling bistro one of Galway's most popular restaurants." Full review
Insight Guides "This compact waterside stone warehouse, with bare wooden floors and quirky art on the walls, is an atmospheric café by day, ideal for a casual meal featuring local artisan food."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Local seafood and organic produce feature on the seasonal menu in a setting that defines funky chic." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This cozy, casual room turns out Galway's best local food, with global flourishes; house made ice creams are not to be missed." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Buzzy, bohemian restaurant where tables occupy every nook and cranny." Full review
Afar Magazine "In an atmospheric stone building near the landmark Spanish Arch, Ard Bia, which is Gaelic for “high food,” endures as one of Galway’s hottest restaurants." Full review
Independent "Ard Bia at Nimmos offers a similar vibe, but is better suited to breakfast and lunch, when the daylight makes the most of its waterside location"
City guide
September 4, 2021
Frommer's "The pleasantly rustic dining room at this fashionable restaurant in Galway City doubles as a popular cafe during the day" Full review
Loam Michelin Guide Lonely Planet Fodor's Independent
Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Ireland
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Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A large basement with industrial styling; the focus here is on the quality of the ingredients, which grow in the fertile local loam." Full review
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Choose from the concise à la carte or go for the 6 course tasting menu.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Inspired flavour combinations from home-grown, locally sourced or foraged ingredients: dried hay, fresh moss, edible flowers, wild oats, forest gooseberries, Salthill sea vegetables and hand-cut peat." Full review
Fodor's "Industrial facade and simply furnished interior...plates are imaginatively presented, and the tasting menu has a cult following across the country." Full review
Independent "For a special experience, don’t miss out on Loam, a relaxed Michelin one-star found in an airy, spacious basement"
City guide
September 4, 2021
